With 16 pages of color photos, this book introduces 115 virtually foolproof recipes for Thai standards that taste deliciously authentic while using readily available ingredients. Here are Thai Cold Spring Rolls, Chicken Satay, Lemongrass-Shrimp Soup, Green Papaya Salad, Pad Thai, Marinated Grilled Beef, Roast Duck in Red Curry, Pork with Red Chili Sauce, Thai Beef Curry, and Shrimp in Spicy Coconut Milk. Most of the recipes can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, and the book offers helpful hints on the essentials of Thai cuisine.